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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Service to the Uesugi clan===		===Service to the Uesugi clan===
	By 1566, Saemon studied with [[Kamiizumi Nobutsuna]] as they both served the Uesugi clan, under the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Uesugi Kenshin]]. Both men were part of the Sixteen Spears and seen as top students. However, when the [[Takeda clan]] {{Wiki\|Siege of Minowa\|besieged}} ~~{{Wiki\|~~Minowa Castle}}, Nobutsuna defected to their side, much to Saemon's dismay. Angered at this betrayal, Saemon became mortal rivals with the Takeda clan and sought vengeance.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>		By 1566, Saemon studied with [[Kamiizumi Nobutsuna]] as they both served the Uesugi clan, under the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Uesugi Kenshin]]. Both men were part of the Sixteen Spears and seen as top students. However, when the [[Takeda clan]] {{Wiki\|Siege of Minowa\|besieged}} [[Minowa Castle]], Nobutsuna defected to their side, much to Saemon's dismay. Angered at this betrayal, Saemon became mortal rivals with the Takeda clan and sought vengeance.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>

	===Life as a rōnin and death===		===Life as a rōnin and death===

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Service to the Uesugi clan===		===Service to the Uesugi clan===
	By 1566, Saemon studied with [[Kamiizumi Nobutsuna]] as they both served the Uesugi clan, under the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Uesugi Kenshin]]. Both men were part of the Sixteen Spears and seen as top students. However, when the ~~{{Wiki\|~~Takeda clan}} {{Wiki\|Siege of Minowa\|besieged}} {{Wiki\|Minowa Castle}}, Nobutsuna defected to their side, much to Saemon's dismay. Angered at this betrayal, Saemon became mortal rivals with the Takeda clan and sought vengeance.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>		By 1566, Saemon studied with [[Kamiizumi Nobutsuna]] as they both served the Uesugi clan, under the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Uesugi Kenshin]]. Both men were part of the Sixteen Spears and seen as top students. However, when the [[Takeda clan]] {{Wiki\|Siege of Minowa\|besieged}} {{Wiki\|Minowa Castle}}, Nobutsuna defected to their side, much to Saemon's dismay. Angered at this betrayal, Saemon became mortal rivals with the Takeda clan and sought vengeance.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>

	===Life as a rōnin and death===		===Life as a rōnin and death===

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	\|death = 1582<br>[[Sotomo Cove]], [[Wakasa]], [[Japan]]		\|death = 1582<br>[[Sotomo Cove]], [[Wakasa]], [[Japan]]
	\|species = [[Human]]		\|species = [[Human]]
	\|affiliates = ''{{Wiki\|Shinkage-ryū}}''		\|affiliates = ''{{Wiki\|Shinkage-ryū}}''<br>{{Wiki\|Uesugi clan}}
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	'''Nagano Saemon''' (died 1582) was a [[Japan]]ese [[samurai]] and a retainer to the {{Wiki\|Uesugi clan}} during the late [[Sengoku period]].		'''Nagano Saemon''' (長野左衛門; died 1582) was a [[Japan]]ese [[samurai]] and a retainer to the {{Wiki\|Uesugi clan}} during the late [[Sengoku period]].

	==Biography==		==Biography==

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	By 1582, Saemon had become renowned as a master of the ''[[bow\|yumi]]'' but continued to hold animosity towards the Takeda clan, taking any chance he got to eliminate their warriors. [[Takeda Motoaki]], a member of the clan in [[Wakasa]] and a secret [[Shinbakufu]] member, sent his men to find and kill the samurai, but they all fell to Saemon's bow. Leaving a trail of dead bodies, he found himself stationed at [[Sotomo Cove]], where he stood ready for any intruder.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>		By 1582, Saemon had become renowned as a master of the ''[[bow\|yumi]]'' but continued to hold animosity towards the Takeda clan, taking any chance he got to eliminate their warriors. [[Takeda Motoaki]], a member of the clan in [[Wakasa]] and a secret [[Shinbakufu]] member, sent his men to find and kill the samurai, but they all fell to Saemon's bow. Leaving a trail of dead bodies, he found himself stationed at [[Sotomo Cove]], where he stood ready for any intruder.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

	When fellow Nobutsuna student and [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] member [[Yasuke]] came, he was nearly killed by Nagamo's [[arrow]]. Yasuke asked to learn the way of the bow, to which Saemon reluctantly agreed to teach him but challenged the samurai to a duel. Saemon ultimately lost and, mortally wounded by an arrow to the chest, used his dying breath to express his loyalty to his late lord, Uesugi Kenshin, and ask for his forgiveness. Admiring Saemon's integrity, Yasuke bid him peace in death and acquired the bow [[Blood Rain]] from his personal effects.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>		When fellow Nobutsuna student and [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] member [[Yasuke]] came, he was nearly killed by Nagamo's [[arrow]]. Yasuke asked to learn the way of the bow, to which Saemon reluctantly agreed to teach him but challenged the samurai to a duel. Saemon ultimately lost and, mortally wounded by an arrow to the chest, used his dying breath to express his loyalty to his late lord, Uesugi Kenshin, and ask for his forgiveness. Admiring Saemon's integrity, Yasuke bid him peace in death and acquired the bow [[Blood Rain]] from his personal effects before leaving.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==

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	\|name = Nagano Saemon		\|name = Nagano Saemon
	\|image = ACSH Nagano Saemon 1.png		\|image = ACSH Nagano Saemon 1.png
	~~\|birth =~~
	\|death = 1582<br>[[Sotomo Cove]], [[Wakasa]], [[Japan]]		\|death = 1582<br>[[Sotomo Cove]], [[Wakasa]], [[Japan]]
	\|species = [[Human]]		\|species = [[Human]]
	\|affiliates = ''{{Wiki\|Shinkage-ryū}}''		\|affiliates = ''{{Wiki\|Shinkage-ryū}}''
	}}		}}
	'''Nagano Saemon''' (died 1582) was a [[Japan~~\|Japanese~~]] [[samurai]] and a retainer to the {{Wiki\|Uesugi clan}} during the late [[Sengoku period]].		'''Nagano Saemon''' (died 1582) was a [[Japan]]ese [[samurai]] and a retainer to the {{Wiki\|Uesugi clan}} during the late [[Sengoku period]].

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===~~Under Nobutsuna's tutelage~~===		===Service to the Uesugi clan===
	By 1566, ~~Nagano~~ Saemon ~~had~~ studied with Kamiizumi Nobutsuna as both served the Uesugi ~~Clan~~, under the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Uesugi Kenshin]]. Both men were part of the Sixteen Spears and seen as top students. However, when the [[Takeda clan]] {{Wiki\|Siege of Minowa\|~~sieged~~}} [[Minowa Castle]], Nobutsuna ~~soon joined the Takeda Clan~~, much to ~~Nagano~~'s dismay. Angered at this betrayal, ~~Nagano soon~~ became mortal rivals ~~against~~ the Takeda ~~Clan~~ and sought vengeance.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>		By 1566, Saemon studied with [[Kamiizumi Nobutsuna]] as they both served the Uesugi clan, under the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Uesugi Kenshin]]. Both men were part of the Sixteen Spears and seen as top students. However, when the {{Wiki\|Takeda clan}} {{Wiki\|Siege of Minowa\|besieged}} {{Wiki\|Minowa Castle}}, Nobutsuna defected to their side, much to Saemon's dismay. Angered at this betrayal, Saemon became mortal rivals with the Takeda clan and sought vengeance.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>

	===Life as a rōnin and death===		===Life as a rōnin and death===
	By 1582, Saemon ~~became~~ renowned as a master of the [[bow\|''yumi'']] but continued to hold animosity ~~against~~ the Takeda ~~Clan~~, taking any chance to ~~take out any~~ warriors ~~from the Takeda's~~. [[Takeda Motoaki]], member of the ~~Takeda~~ clan in [[Wakasa]] and [[Shinbakufu]] member, sent his men to find and kill the samurai but they all fell to Saemon's bow. Leaving a trail of dead bodies, he found himself stationed at [[Sotomo Cove]] where he stood ready for any intruder~~. When fellow Nobutsuna student and [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] [[Yasuke]] came, he was nearly killed by Nagamo's [[arrow]]~~.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>		By 1582, Saemon had become renowned as a master of the ''[[bow\|yumi]]'' but continued to hold animosity towards the Takeda clan, taking any chance he got to eliminate their warriors. [[Takeda Motoaki]], a member of the clan in [[Wakasa]] and a secret [[Shinbakufu]] member, sent his men to find and kill the samurai, but they all fell to Saemon's bow. Leaving a trail of dead bodies, he found himself stationed at [[Sotomo Cove]], where he stood ready for any intruder.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

	When Yasuke asked to learn the ~~teachings~~ of the bow, Saemon reluctantly agreed but challenged ~~him~~ to a ~~fatal~~ duel ~~of the bows~~. ~~Unfortunately~~, ~~Yasuke managed to best him while Saemon laid bleeding from~~ an arrow to ~~his~~ chest~~. In~~ his ~~last~~ breath~~, he spoke of~~ his loyalty to ~~General~~ Kenshin and ~~asked~~ for his forgiveness. ~~Learning from~~ Saemon's integrity, Yasuke bid him peace in death and acquired a bow [[Blood Rain]] from his personal effects.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>		When fellow Nobutsuna student and [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] member [[Yasuke]] came, he was nearly killed by Nagamo's [[arrow]]. Yasuke asked to learn the way of the bow, to which Saemon reluctantly agreed to teach him but challenged the samurai to a duel. Saemon ultimately lost and, mortally wounded by an arrow to the chest, used his dying breath to express his loyalty to his late lord, Uesugi Kenshin, and ask for his forgiveness. Admiring Saemon's integrity, Yasuke bid him peace in death and acquired the bow [[Blood Rain]] from his personal effects.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Under Nobutsuna's tutelage===		===Under Nobutsuna's tutelage===
	By 1566, Nagano Saemon had studied with Kamiizumi Nobutsuna as both served the Uesugi Clan, under the ''[[daimyō]]''~~, General~~ [[Uesugi Kenshin]]. Both men were part of the Sixteen Spears and seen as top students However, when the [[Takeda clan]] {{Wiki\|Siege of Minowa\|sieged}} [[Minowa Castle]], Nobutsuna soon joined the Takeda Clan, much to Nagano's dismay. Angered at this betrayal, Nagano soon became mortal rivals against the Takeda Clan and sought vengeance.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>		By 1566, Nagano Saemon had studied with Kamiizumi Nobutsuna as both served the Uesugi Clan, under the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Uesugi Kenshin]]. Both men were part of the Sixteen Spears and seen as top students. However, when the [[Takeda clan]] {{Wiki\|Siege of Minowa\|sieged}} [[Minowa Castle]], Nobutsuna soon joined the Takeda Clan, much to Nagano's dismay. Angered at this betrayal, Nagano soon became mortal rivals against the Takeda Clan and sought vengeance.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>

	===Life as a rōnin and death===		===Life as a rōnin and death===
	By 1582, Saemon became renowned as a master of the [[bow\|''yumi'']] but continued to hold animosity against the Takeda Clan, taking any chance to take out any warriors from the Takeda's. [[Takeda Motoaki]], member of the Takeda clan in [[Wakasa]] and [[Shinbakufu]] member, sent his men to find and kill the samurai but they all fell to Saemon's bow. Leaving a trail of dead bodies, he found himself stationed at [[Sotomo Cove]] where he stood ready for any intruder. When fellow Nobutsuna student and [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] [[Yasuke]] came, he was nearly killed by Nagamo's [[arrow]].<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>		By 1582, Saemon became renowned as a master of the [[bow\|''yumi'']] but continued to hold animosity against the Takeda Clan, taking any chance to take out any warriors from the Takeda's. [[Takeda Motoaki]], member of the Takeda clan in [[Wakasa]] and [[Shinbakufu]] member, sent his men to find and kill the samurai but they all fell to Saemon's bow. Leaving a trail of dead bodies, he found himself stationed at [[Sotomo Cove]] where he stood ready for any intruder. When fellow Nobutsuna student and [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] [[Yasuke]] came, he was nearly killed by Nagamo's [[arrow]].<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

	When Yasuke asked to learn the teachings of the bow, Saemon reluctantly agreed but challenged him to a fatal duel of the bows. Unfortunately, Yasuke managed to best him while Saemon laid bleeding from an arrow to his chest. In his last breath, he spoke of his loyalty to General Kenshin and asked for his forgiveness. Learning from Saemon's integrity, Yasuke bid him peace in death and acquired ~~the~~ bow, [[Blood Rain]], from his personal effects.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>		When Yasuke asked to learn the teachings of the bow, Saemon reluctantly agreed but challenged him to a fatal duel of the bows. Unfortunately, Yasuke managed to best him while Saemon laid bleeding from an arrow to his chest. In his last breath, he spoke of his loyalty to General Kenshin and asked for his forgiveness. Learning from Saemon's integrity, Yasuke bid him peace in death and acquired a bow [[Blood Rain]] from his personal effects.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==

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	'''Nagano Saemon''' (died 1582) was a [[Japan\|Japanese]] [[samurai]] and a retainer to the {{Wiki\|Uesugi ~~Clan~~}} during the late [[Sengoku period]].		'''Nagano Saemon''' (died 1582) was a [[Japan\|Japanese]] [[samurai]] and a retainer to the {{Wiki\|Uesugi clan}} during the late [[Sengoku period]].

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Under Nobutsuna's tutelage===		===Under Nobutsuna's tutelage===
	By 1566, Nagano Saemon had studied with Kamiizumi Nobutsuna as both served the Uesugi Clan, under the ''[[daimyō]]'', General [[Uesugi Kenshin]]. Both men were part of the Sixteen Spears and seen as top students However, when the [[Takeda ~~Clan~~]] {{Wiki\|Siege of Minowa\|sieged}} [[Minowa Castle]], Nobutsuna soon joined the Takeda Clan, much to Nagano's dismay. Angered at this betrayal, Nagano soon became mortal rivals against the Takeda Clan and sought vengeance.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>		By 1566, Nagano Saemon had studied with Kamiizumi Nobutsuna as both served the Uesugi Clan, under the ''[[daimyō]]'', General [[Uesugi Kenshin]]. Both men were part of the Sixteen Spears and seen as top students However, when the [[Takeda clan]] {{Wiki\|Siege of Minowa\|sieged}} [[Minowa Castle]], Nobutsuna soon joined the Takeda Clan, much to Nagano's dismay. Angered at this betrayal, Nagano soon became mortal rivals against the Takeda Clan and sought vengeance.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>

	===Life as a rōnin and death===		===Life as a rōnin and death===

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|name = Nagano Saemon
|image = ACSH Nagano Saemon 1.png
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|death = 1582<br>[[Sotomo Cove]], [[Wakasa]], [[Japan]]
|species = [[Human]]
|affiliates = ''{{Wiki|Shinkage-ryū}}''
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'''Nagano Saemon''' (died 1582) was a [[Japan|Japanese]] [[samurai]] and a retainer to the {{Wiki|Uesugi Clan}} during the late [[Sengoku period]].

==Biography==
===Under Nobutsuna's tutelage===
By 1566, Nagano Saemon had studied with Kamiizumi Nobutsuna as both served the Uesugi Clan, under the ''[[daimyō]]'', General [[Uesugi Kenshin]]. Both men were part of the Sixteen Spears and seen as top students However, when the [[Takeda Clan]] {{Wiki|Siege of Minowa|sieged}} [[Minowa Castle]], Nobutsuna soon joined the Takeda Clan, much to Nagano's dismay. Angered at this betrayal, Nagano soon became mortal rivals against the Takeda Clan and sought vengeance.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>

===Life as a rōnin and death===
By 1582, Saemon became renowned as a master of the [[bow|''yumi'']] but continued to hold animosity against the Takeda Clan, taking any chance to take out any warriors from the Takeda's. [[Takeda Motoaki]], member of the Takeda clan in [[Wakasa]] and [[Shinbakufu]] member, sent his men to find and kill the samurai but they all fell to Saemon's bow. Leaving a trail of dead bodies, he found himself stationed at [[Sotomo Cove]] where he stood ready for any intruder. When fellow Nobutsuna student and [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] [[Yasuke]] came, he was nearly killed by Nagamo's [[arrow]].<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

When Yasuke asked to learn the teachings of the bow, Saemon reluctantly agreed but challenged him to a fatal duel of the bows. Unfortunately, Yasuke managed to best him while Saemon laid bleeding from an arrow to his chest. In his last breath, he spoke of his loyalty to General Kenshin and asked for his forgiveness. Learning from Saemon's integrity, Yasuke bid him peace in death and acquired the bow, [[Blood Rain]], from his personal effects.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

==Behind the scenes==
Historically, there is mention of a "Nagano Zaemon" being part of the "Sixteen Spears of the Nagano House."<ref>{{WP|Nagamo Narimasa}}</ref>

==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''

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